BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,995 cc
LD53 VEOMOT history
LD53 VEO is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 148,493 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 148,493 mi
- At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,459 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 VEO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 3 Oct 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 VEO was last recorded at 148,493 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 317 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 148,176 miles · 10 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 317 miles
- Average per year
- 6,459 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 148,493 miles
- 2024 – 148,176 miles
- 2023 – 147,076 miles
- 2022 – 143,730 miles
- 2021 – 142,511 miles
- 2020 – 140,347 miles
- 2019 – 135,649 miles
- 2018 – 133,178 miles
- 2017 – 130,672 miles
- 2016 – 123,567 miles
- 2015 – 113,485 miles
- 2014 – 101,934 miles
- 2013 – 89,287 miles
- 2012 – 78,951 miles
- 2011 – 68,993 miles
- 2010 – 59,794 miles
- 2009 – 50,372 miles
- 2008 – 41,101 miles
- 2007 – 32,574 miles
- 2006 – 24,449 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass148,493 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2011
Full MOT history
26 tests since 3 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass148,493 miles (+317)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 148,493 miles
- Test number
- 534922669264
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass148,176 miles (+1,100)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 148,176 miles
- Test number
- 824430489846
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass147,076 miles (+3,346)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 147,076 miles
- Test number
- 937995933304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,730 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 143,730 miles
- Test number
- 524842173084
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail143,729 miles (+1,218)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,729 miles
- Test number
- 461561258727
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass142,511 miles (+2,164)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 142,511 miles
- Test number
- 621830378820
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass140,347 miles (+4,698)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 140,347 miles
- Test number
- 214541220029
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass135,649 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 135,649 miles
- Test number
- 755939735175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail135,644 miles (+2,466)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,644 miles
- Test number
- 714631828031
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass133,178 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 133,178 miles
- Test number
- 179771304010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail133,178 miles (+2,506)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,178 miles
- Test number
- 119095586770
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass130,672 miles (+7,105)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 130,672 miles
- Test number
- 481340559232
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySlight play in both front suspension lower arms rear bushes
Pass123,567 miles (+10,082)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 123,567 miles
- Test number
- 804033821973
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,485 miles (+11,551)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 113,485 miles
- Test number
- 138436644591
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,934 miles (+12,647)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 101,934 miles
- Test number
- 575029764272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,287 miles (+10,336)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 89,287 miles
- Test number
- 707056463200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,951 miles (+9,958)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 78,951 miles
- Test number
- 595315462208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,993 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 68,993 miles
- Test number
- 356733871250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,987 miles (+9,193)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,987 miles
- Test number
- 229873771220
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass59,794 miles (+9,422)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 59,794 miles
- Test number
- 860774170271
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass50,372 miles (+9,271)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 50,372 miles
- Test number
- 564545279223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,101 miles (+8,527)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 41,101 miles
- Test number
- 560352068269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,574 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 32,574 miles
- Test number
- 784521877278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,574 miles (+8,125)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,574 miles
- Test number
- 933271677250
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass24,449 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 24,449 miles
- Test number
- 203186076263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail24,449 miles1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,449 miles
- Test number
- 172756776239
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Questions about LD53 VEO
- Does LD53 VEO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 VEO is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 VEO?
- The MOT on LD53 VEO is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD53 VEO done?
- LD53 VEO was recorded at 148,493 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 6,459 miles a year.
- Has LD53 VEO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 VEO has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2022.
- Has the mileage on LD53 VEO ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on LD53 VEO find?
- LD53 VEO passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; oil leak, but not excessive; rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair., and 1 more.
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